Marlborough District Council
Environment and biodiversity
Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.
Environment and biodiversity
Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.
Support the Restoration Trust pest eradication program for the Marlborough Sounds to regenerate plant and bird life.
Encourage the ongoing support of environmental projects such as Te Hoiere that benefit whole of catchment groups and communities.
Encourage and reward sustainable primary industry practices that minimise siltation and erosion damage to waterways and marine environments.
Enable groups such as PDC and Ngakuta Trapping group to continue to operate to ensure biodiversity is protected and pests eradicated.
Support community pest control initiatives.
Establish a strategy and plan to restore the Marlborough Sounds marine and land environments.
Back community-led pest control and solutions to tackle invasive pests across Marlborough's landscape.
Strengthen coastal ecosystems by enhancing natural areas and defending against invasive species that threaten biodiversity.
Advocate for targeted funding to tackle wilding pines, protecting biodiversity and safeguarding Marlborough's iconic landscapes.
Back community-led pest control and solutions to tackle invasive pests across Marlborough's landscape.
Strengthen coastal ecosystems by enhancing natural areas and defending against invasive species that threaten biodiversity.
Advocate for targeted funding to tackle wilding pines, protecting biodiversity and safeguarding Marlborough's iconic landscapes.
Invest in wastewater infrastructure so sewage does not pollute local waterways, harbours or beaches.
Oppose any plan to reduce bin collection frequency because residents expect reliable services they already pay for.
Focus on basics including street cleaning, graffiti removal, mowing and care of parks and open spaces.
Support the Restoration Trust pest eradication program for the Marlborough Sounds to regenerate plant and bird life.
Encourage the ongoing support of environmental projects such as Te Hoiere that benefit whole of catchment groups and communities.
Encourage and reward sustainable primary industry practices that minimise siltation and erosion damage to waterways and marine environments.
Enable groups such as PDC and Ngakuta Trapping group to continue to operate to ensure biodiversity is protected and pests eradicated.
Support community pest control initiatives.
Establish a strategy and plan to restore the Marlborough Sounds marine and land environments.
Back community-led pest control and solutions to tackle invasive pests across Marlborough's landscape.
Strengthen coastal ecosystems by enhancing natural areas and defending against invasive species that threaten biodiversity.
Advocate for targeted funding to tackle wilding pines, protecting biodiversity and safeguarding Marlborough's iconic landscapes.
Back community-led pest control and solutions to tackle invasive pests across Marlborough's landscape.
Strengthen coastal ecosystems by enhancing natural areas and defending against invasive species that threaten biodiversity.
Advocate for targeted funding to tackle wilding pines, protecting biodiversity and safeguarding Marlborough's iconic landscapes.
Invest in wastewater infrastructure so sewage does not pollute local waterways, harbours or beaches.
Oppose any plan to reduce bin collection frequency because residents expect reliable services they already pay for.
Focus on basics including street cleaning, graffiti removal, mowing and care of parks and open spaces.
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